Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 23 - January 24, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS
From The Pastor
Mardi Gras Parade
Our First Monday Suppers began as a fundraiser to assist in paying the loan acquired to purchase 5+ acres of land adjacent to our church. That loan was paid off in September 2014. These suppers have continued as both a fundraiser and community builder. However, after almost 3 years, the committed group of parishioners who have prepared, cooked, served, and cleaned-up after these suppers are in need of our help and support. I know you join me in wanting these meals to continue. An important meeting will be held on Monday, February 1 at 6:00PM in Cumella Hall. Please plan to be present and offer your help!!
Once again we will be participating in the Annual Woodworth Mardi Gras Parade on January 30. Thanks to Diane Fuqua for once again agreeing to chair our parish participation. We need your support with ideas, volunteers, and throws. If you would like to donate beads or candy, a box will be located in the Narthex. If you have any ideas or would like to help email dmfuquaandboys@gmail.com.
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 2:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 www.diocesealex.org/churches/mary-mother-jesus-woodworth PARISH STAFF
From Cross Catholic Outreach “Thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Thomas Wantland on his recent visit to our parish. On behalf of the poorest of the poor, we thank you for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless all of you for your love and support.”
Lenten Fish Fry & First Monday Supper The Men of MMJ will be sponsoring a Fish Fry on the Fridays of Lent beginning February 12 and ending March 18. Therefore, we will suspend the First Monday Suppers for those two months, resuming on Monday, April 4.
Sunday Morning Coffee Fellowship Thanks to those who prepare and serve “coffee and…” on Sundays following the 8:00AM Mass. This ministry provides our parish with a time of good food and fellowship. Sign up sheets are now available for February, March, April and May. If you would like to assist in this ministry by providing a light “breakfast” following the 8:00AM Sunday Mass, please contact Mrs. Bobbie Long at (318) 442-3578.
TOPS Weight Loss Meeting Monday, January 25, 2016 5:30PM - Cumella Hall
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:00PM - Cumella Hall For all boys in grades 1 - 5.
2016 Central Louisiana March for Life Saturday, January 30, 2016 10:00AM to 12:30PM A historic pro-life march from Pineville to downtown Alexandria! We gather by 9:45AM at Louisiana College. This is an incredible opportunity for us to give witness by our presence to the value and dignity of all human life.
Blessing of the Throats The feast of St. Blaise, occurs on Tuesday, February 3. Therefore, a general blessing of throats will be offered as the final blessing at all masses next weekend. Individual blessings will be offered on the feast day itself.
Liturgical Ministries’ Meeting
This first-ever event is sponsored by Louisiana Right to Life, Louisiana College, Louisiana Baptist Convention, Catholic Diocese of Alexandria, United Pentecostal Church of Louisiana, Louisiana Family Forum, Knights of Columbus, and Concerned Women for America.
Wednesday, February 3 Lectors: 6:00PM Ministers of Holy Communion: 6:45PM These meetings are for all current ministers and anyone interested in joining either of these ministries. Please contact Fr. Paul if you are unable to be present. 4
Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
Rev. Paul M. LaPalme, Pastor
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Deacon Patrick McCusker, Permanent Deacon (318) 443-2145 - psmccusker.yahoo.com
Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Michelle Lemoine, Director, Religious Education (318) 305-3898 - mblemoine1@gmail.com
Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
CJ Fuqua, Janitorial & M aintenance
(318) 880-8993 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
TOPS Meeting Monday, January 25th (see back page)
Cub Scout Pack 9323 Tuesday, January 26th (see back page)
March For Life
Saturday, January 30th (see back page) Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.